A pair of Republican members of the House of Representatives have introduced legislation in the Congress aimed at what they say is “a dangerous loophole” in federal regulations that can lead to ELD records being altered from outside the borders of the U.S..  Reps. Greg Steube of Florida and Dave Taylor of Ohio, the latter […]

Why This Argument Never Ends Go search “factoring” in any trucking group on Facebook. Doesn’t matter which one. What you’ll find looks less like a conversation and more like a street fight. One driver swears it kept his business alive through the freight recession. The driver next to him says it quietly ate his margins […]

Freight brokerage has become faster and more automated than ever before, but many shippers are finding that lower costs can come with higher risks. FreightWaves and Werner® surveyed professionals responsible for moving high-value and mission-critical freight. The results reveal widespread concerns around compliance failures, limited visibility, carrier performance issues, and a lack of accountability across […]

There is a version of trucking that lives on YouTube. Somebody stands next to a box truck and explains how they made six figures in their first year, and the comments fill up with people saying they are about to quit their jobs and do the same thing. Some of them actually do it. Victor […]

Knight-Swift, Chubb telematics failures built a $130 million highway safety crisis. What Biden and Buttigieg missed on America’s roads.

AI is moving beyond experimentation and into everyday freight operations. From automating repetitive tasks to supporting operational decisions, AI agents are creating new opportunities for efficiency across the supply chain. To understand how the industry is responding, FreightWaves and Trimble surveyed carriers, brokers, shippers, and owner-operators, and the results reveal where organizations are adopting AI […]

Artificial intelligence has moved from the edges of the supply chain to its center. What began as experimental pilots and proof-of-concept projects has become the operating reality for a growing share of the logistics industry, with AI, machine learning, and large language models now driving the demand forecasting, real-time visibility, document processing, and route optimization […]

The freight downturn that defined 2023 and 2024 has decisively reversed, and the May data clarifies the mechanism behind it: industrial production, rather than consumer spending or inventory restocking, is now driving the cycle. FreightWaves identified the inflection months ago. The latest readings from the Institute for Supply Management and the Logistics Managers’ Index, corroborated […]

The Headline Number: Spot Rates Hit an All-Time Record Craig Fuller set the tone in the opening minutes, and the data backed it up at the close. The SONAR National Truckload Index, which tracks daily spot rates inclusive of fuel, hit 383, an all-time record. Fuller, a self-described rate nerd from a trucking asset background, […]

FreightWaves’ Freight Brokerage Rate Report — sponsored by Truckstop.com and Blue Book Services— provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a freight brokerage survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that brokers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. […]

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. Key areas of […]

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble and CargoWise Landside — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of […]

FreightWaves launches a fast-paced business news show about supply chain, transportation and logistics.

FreightWaves awarded two categories of winners: Logistics Operations and Solution Providers.

The North American rail industry is at a crossroads due to reshoring and tech growth. This symposium provides a forum to align strategy, policy, and execution for the future.

Market Monitor is a lightweight SONAR dashboard with AI-powered intelligence.

Transportation providers have just weeks to comply.

Winners to be announced at the Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland.

The freight market momentum is building at a rapid clip. National dry van spot rates — tracked via the SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI.USA), the 7-day moving average of booked rates including fuel — have broken out to a new cycle high of $2.89 per mile. This represents the strongest level since 2022 and confirms […]

The freight market is no stranger to disruptive forces — tariffs, recessions, weather, economic fluctuations, and capacity crunches have all reshaped freight demand over the years. But a new contender is emerging from an unexpected corner: the widespread adoption of GLP-1 medications (think Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and similar GLP-1 receptor agonists). These drugs, originally developed […]

The U.S. truckload spot market just hit a new cycle high at $2.82 per mile on the National Truckload Index (NTI.USA)—that’s the 7-day moving average of booked dry van spot rates, fuel included. Volumes are holding firm at multi-year peaks we haven’t seen since late 2022. The chart shows the steady climb of trucking spot […]

As the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced H.R. 5688, now known as Dalilah’s Law, on March 18, 2026 , the bill’s provisions targeting foreign entities in the freight ecosystem have drawn particular attention from carriers, brokers, and fraud-watchers. While much of the legislation focuses on Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) reforms—such as mandating English-language testing […]

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FreightWaves’ Freight Brokerage Rate Report — sponsored by Empire National — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a freight brokerage survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that brokers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas […]

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. Key areas of […]

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Complete […]

Filter to succeed Rourke.

Vooma users can instantly validate their pricing against SONAR’s spot rates and lane scores.

The two-day Driver Legitimacy Summit will convene in Atlanta on Feb. 5-6 to address risks to the industry posed by unauthorized and fraudulent commercial truck drivers.

As freight strategies evolve heading into 2026, the spot market is no longer just a last-resort option. It’s becoming a deliberate part of how shippers, carriers, and brokers balance flexibility, cost, and capacity. FreightWaves and Trimble surveyed industry stakeholders to better understand how the spot market is used today and how sourcing strategies are shifting. […]

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce logistics, mergers are often hailed as game-changers, promising synergies, expanded networks, and economies of scale. But for FAST Group—the entity born from the August 2025 merger of Australian parcel delivery firm Sendle, U.S.-based FirstMile, and ACI Logistix—the honeymoon was short-lived. Just months after the deal closed, Sydney-based Federation Asset […]

Real-time spot rates, weekly contract rates, benchmarks and lane scores are integrated into Blue Yonder TMS.

In this white paper, FreightWaves partnered with Avalara to uncover how supply chain professionals are navigating these rapid changes and continuing to innovate in a complex global environment.

The conversation around non-domiciled CDLs has become one of the loudest and most emotionally charged debates trucking has seen in years. Depending on where you get your information, HR 5688 is either a long-overdue fix to a broken system — or a Trojan horse that could reopen the very loopholes drivers believe flooded the industry […]

The freight brokerage industry is at a pivotal moment. Market volatility, rate swings, and cash-flow pressure continue to strain operations, pushing brokerages to strengthen resilience through smarter processes and strategic automation. FreightWaves and OTR Solutions surveyed brokers across the industry to understand how they’re navigating today’s environment, and what sets resilient operations apart. The findings […]

SONAR goes much deeper in volume data with a new tender source.

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. Key areas of […]

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Complete […]

Driven by new technology and the rising complexity of global supply chains, the transportation management landscape is transforming fast. To understand how the industry is adapting, FreightWaves and Blue Yonder surveyed shippers, carriers, and logistics intermediaries about their biggest challenges in data visibility, software limitations, and inbound logistics inefficiencies. This white paper reveals what’s changing […]

A white paper and webinar analyze the trucking market’s sudden shift.

Craig Fuller, a lifelong insider in the freight and logistics world, is making his debut as an author with Moving the World: How the Supply Chain’s Evolution Affects Us All. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience and a family deeply embedded in the industry, Fuller offers readers a unique perspective on the networks that quietly […]

For many, the story of American trucking is the story of the open road, the hum of engines, and the lifeblood of commerce that keeps the country moving. For one family, it’s personal, a saga spanning generations, from the earliest days of independent hauls to the rise of a modern logistics powerhouse. In an upcoming […]

Shippers can find relevant, safe carriers inside SCI even faster.

From sophisticated cargo theft to rising cyber threats, the freight and logistics industry is confronting a perfect storm of security risks. Yet despite growing awareness, many organizations still face gaps between recognizing these dangers and taking strategic action. To uncover how shippers are adapting, FreightWaves and Werner surveyed industry professionals overseeing some of the most […]

The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled in favor of Motive, rejecting Samsara’s claims of patent infringement.

Wirebee automates 40-90% of a broker’s inbound calls.

The logistics industry has poured billions into digital transformation, yet most companies still struggle with fragmented systems. Integration challenges, frustrating implementation issues, vendor sprawl, and uncertainty around AI continue to create inefficiencies and limit ROI. Discover what’s holding back supply chain digital transformation — and how leading organizations are overcoming fragmented technology stacks. FreightWaves and […]

Improved auditing reduced write-offs to below 1%.

Robinson has deployed a suite of 30 differentiated AI agents.

Broadcaster & supply chain industry icon Malcolm Harris joins the FreightWaves TV team as the new host of What The Truck?!?

FleetWorks has proven value from their AI FreightTech solutions and won FreightWaves’ inaugural AI Excellence in Supply Chain award. This accolade acknowledges FleetWorks’ innovative approach to addressing some of the most persistent challenges within freight brokerage and small fleet operations, most notably the intricacies of carrier management and load matching. Brokers and carriers face a […]

p44’s new mantra: Connect, See, Act, Automate.

An auditor inspects and cleans AI work in realtime.

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. Key areas […]

Dramatically reduce time from data acquisition to actionable insights.

Qued’s AI predicts optimal slots based on real-time data like ETAs and facility capacity, reducing no-shows by 90%.

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: […]

CloneOps.AI built solutions for a range of industries.

Pallet emerged as a FreightTech trailblazer and became a winner of FreightWaves’ inaugural AI Excellence in Supply Chain award for its cutting-edge solution, CoPallet. The company is confronting a significant inefficiency in the supply chain industry, where manual workflows such as quoting, load building, rate negotiation, and updating portals have become bottlenecks. These repetitive tasks […]

FreightWaves’ FreightTech Awards highlight innovation in freight technology. They spotlight the top 100 FreightTech companies and the top 25 winners selected by industry experts.

Modern supply chains generate massive amounts of data, but it’s often fragmented and messy. The result? Poor visibility, hidden costs and missed opportunities. Loop changes that. As supply chains grow more complex and regulatory environments tighten, the ability to trust and act on your data in real time is essential to staying competitive. This white […]

Capacity, volume, and spot rate data at the driver’s fingertips.

Firecrown Media, the niche-enthusiast publication powerhouse, ranks #75 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America.

Let’s be clear—manual dispatch boards, whiteboards in the shop, and scribbled notes on the back of receipts don’t cut it anymore. Not if you’re serious about running a field-based operation that’s efficient, accountable, and scalable. Whether you’re managing roadside service trucks, mobile technicians, or heavy equipment repairs, the right field service management (FSM) software will […]

Let’s set the record straight—bookkeeping is not some behind-the-scenes admin task you push off until tax season. In trucking, your books are your compass. Without clean, organized, and trucking-specific financials, you’re not just driving blind—you’re making decisions that could sink your business. I’ve seen too many good carriers fall apart not because of bad freight, […]

When you’re out running loads in the dead of night, your dash cam doesn’t get to sleep. It’s still working. Still recording. Still protecting your business. And if you’re relying on a camera that can’t see clearly after sunset, you’ve got a weak link in your operation. Accidents don’t check the clock. Most incidents—whether it’s […]

Carroll Fulmer Logistics, a Florida-based trucking company that has operated for more than 70 years, is shutting down. The carrier had 400 trucks and 1,700 trailers. Some 600 employees will be laid off as operations cease. The company plans to offer them 60 days’ severance pay as it winds down. According to the Clermont Sun, […]

Complimentary Access to SONAR SCI via Cass’s SSO Integration During July and August St. Louis, MO & Chattanooga, TN — July 15, 2025 — Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ: Cass), the leading provider of freight audit and payment services, and FreightWaves SONAR, the premier supply chain intelligence platform, are expanding their strategic partnership to offer enhanced […]

Unlock smarter freight solutions with SearchCarriers! This powerful platform provides instant access to comprehensive carrier data, streamlining vetting, inspection monitoring, and risk evaluation for brokers, shippers, and carriers. Optimize your logistics with smarter decisions.

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Not all GPS apps are built for trucking—if you’re an owner-operator or small fleet driver, using the wrong one could cost you time, fuel, and money. In this guide, we break down the best truck route apps that are built to keep you compliant, efficient, and profitable on every mile.

FreightWaves has announced that Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Future of Freight Festival (F3) this October. The event, a premier gathering for freight and logistics leaders, promises to equip attendees with forward-looking strategies amid ongoing U.S.-China trade dynamics and supply chain volatilities. The Future […]

Freight Industry Pioneer Joins REPOWR to Lead Expansion in the B2B Trailer-Sharing Space REPOWR, the leader in the B2B trailer-sharing space, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Hines as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. With over 38 years of experience in the transportation and technology sectors, Hines brings a wealth of leadership, […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Andrew Sutton; Jason Welsh; Kevin Sides; Andrew Donaldson

SONAR has launched a new capability allowing users to search and visualize spot rates at the lane level and compare year-over-year seasonality directly within its charts. This enhancement to the high-frequency freight market intelligence platform aims to provide shippers, carriers, and brokers with critical insights for navigating the volatile transportation market. The ability to track […]

Recent advances in AI are transforming FreightTech.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Shell’s Scott Burian; Truck Parking Club’s Reed Loustalot

Updated Jul. 2 @ 12:30 pm Uber Freight, listed as an unsecured creditor of Del Monte in its filing, responded to the news with a statement from a company representative. “Del Monte has been a valued customer of Uber Freight for many years. We are proud to serve a critical role to Del Monte’s business […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Kevin Hill; Anders Lillevik

The trucking industry is under siege from a relentless wave of criminal activity that threatens its stability and safety. In 2024, cargo theft incidents surged to 3,625 across North America, a 27% year-over-year increase, with losses exceeding $455 million and an average loss per theft of $202,364. The economic toll of cargo theft alone is […]

The trucking industry’s “driver shortage” debate has persisted for decades. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) claims a chronic shortage since 1987, citing nine studies. Yet, researchers and industry experts argue the labor market functions well when freight demand is strong. A December 2024 study by Professors Jonathan Phares, Jason Miller, and Stephen Burks, published by […]

Werner Enterprises v. Blake: Texas Supreme Court Reverses $100 Million Verdict Introduction to the Case In a significant legal decision, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Werner Enterprises, Inc. and its driver, Shiraz A. Ali, reversing a $100 million verdict previously upheld by an appellate court. The case stemmed from a 2014 fatal […]

On episode 855 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy is here to announce a new pro-trucker package and nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs. The pro trucker package addresses parking, bad brokers, removes speed limiters and more. We’ll learn how Secretary Duffy plans to Make Trucking Great Again.  […]

The Freight Fraud Crisis The trucking industry is grappling with a surge in freight fraud, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers vulnerable to sophisticated scams like identity theft and unauthorized double brokering. These schemes disrupt supply chains, undermine trust, and cause significant financial and logistical challenges. The root cause is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s […]

Highway has changed the game of carrier identity.

Motive combines fleet and spend management.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller and JP Hampstead

Truckstop operationalizes its vast data warehouse with AI.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is intensifying enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, signaling major operational changes for the trucking industry. As of today, June 25, 2025, drivers who fail to meet these requirements face immediate grounding, potentially straining trucking capacity, increasing tender rejections, and driving up national truckload rates. FreightWaves estimates […]

Samsara’s Asset Tags provide a rich new data stream.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Kingston; Mark Borchert; Joe Klobus; Jennifer DeAngelis

The deadline is July 18, 2025.

Tive has raised the bar for high-value shipment security.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by project44’s Jett McCandless

Intelligence, security, and control for the inbound call process.

Freight fraud has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing and financially devastating risks in today’s global supply chain landscape. With global cargo theft losses exceeding $80 billion in 2023 and the average cost of a successful fictitious pickup surging to $365,000 per incident in Q1 2024, the industry has been desperately seeking more […]

With the July 9 deadline for finalizing trade deals approaching, the Trump administration is advancing its global tariff strategy. This report outlines the latest developments in tariff implementations and ongoing negotiations with key trading partners. Details of U.S.-China Trade Deal High-level negotiations in London, concluded on June 10, 2025, have produced a framework agreement with […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by attorneys Kevin Etzkorn and Nathan Steimel; Stuart Chirls